🎥 Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)

🎥 Dear John (2010)

🎥 Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)

🎥 The Notebook (2004)

• America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving and Educating | Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | $6-$12 | This year-long exhibit commemorates two and a half centuries since The Charleston Museum’s founding.

• Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel | $0-$9 | Register for this trek through distinct habitats to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms — bring your own binoculars.
• Ted Lasso Trivia | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St., Charleston | $10 per team | The World Cup just ended and the holidays are right around the corner — celebrate by heading to Bay Street Biergarten for Ted Lasso Trivia.
• CSO POPS 2: Holiday Pops! | Wednesday, Dec. 21-Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25+ | Bring the whole family for this festive tradition, which includes live holiday music, dancers, guest vocalists, and special appearances by Frosty the Snowman, Saint Nick + more.*

• The Sound of Charleston Special Holiday Edition | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., Charleston | $26-$28 | Come hear the music of Charleston’s rich history including songs of the holiday season and enjoy hot cider and cookies after each performance.

• Awendaw Creek Paddle + Hike | Friday, Dec. 23 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Buck Hall, 999 Buckhall Landing Rd., McClellanville | $95-$115 | Designed for fall and early winter, this journey includes kayaking on the Intracoastal Waterway and Awendaw Creek and hiking the Awendaw Passage.
• The Night Before Christmas Eve | Friday, Dec. 23 | 4-6 p.m. | Hotel Bennett, 404 King St., Charleston | Free | Gather your family in the foyer for an evening of holiday cheer with Santa — enjoy carols and classic reads with a mug of hot cocoa.
• Ice Skating at Follyday Park | Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 25 | 4-9 p.m. | Follyday Park, 201 E. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $10 | Ice skate on Folly Beach and enjoy a holiday light show — tickets will be available at the rink on a first come, first served basis and may sell out quickly.

• 49º | Rain | 90% chance of rain
• Brrrr. A cold front is forecasted to hit the Lowcountry on Friday and we may be in for a chilly holiday. On the morning of Christmas Eve, temperatures could drop to 24º in Charleston. (WCIV)

• Rise: 7:16 a.m.
• Set: 5:19 p.m.

• Low: 11:22 a.m. + 11:25 p.m.
• High: 4:56 a.m. + 5:05 p.m.

• Azul Mexicano recently opened its downtown location. Dig into eats like tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and quesadillas. Check out the new digs at 385 Meeting St. The eatery also has locations in North Charleston, James Island, and Summerville. 🌯
• Nigel’s Good Food has opened a new location in Hanahan, joining the eatery’s other locations in North Charleston and Ladson. Order chicken and biscuits, fried pickled okra, and Nigel’s famous Geechie Wings at 7000 Bowen Pier Dr. in Hanahan. (The Post and Courier)

• After 35 years on North Market Street, Kites Fly’n Hi’s last day of business will be Saturday, Dec. 31. The kite retailer is closing its doors for several reasons including the effects of the pandemic and inflation. 🪁 (The Post and Courier)

• Plans for a park are in the works along Wappoo Road in West Ashley where WPAL radio station used to be. The City of Charleston bought the waterfront property in 2015 to create a public park. The design contract will be addressed at tonight’s city council meeting before a final plan is made in early 2023. (WCBD)
• The Charleston County School Board will continue looking for a new superintendent for the Charleston County School District in the new year. This matter is expected to be on the board’s meeting agenda on Monday, Jan. 9. (The Post and Courier)

• Charleston officials recently introduced the “Light Of the World” mobile giving machines initiative. The machines, located at 131 Market St., provide a new way to give to those in need including donations like an overnight stay at a hotel, a seven-day bus pass, and a family meal. (WCSC)

• EO Charleston, the local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, will host its annual Inc. 5000 Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 12 at The Wonderer. The event will highlight the 60 SC businesses that earned a rank on the national list of fastest-growing private companies. 📈
• Over 1,000 sqft of retail space at 3377 S. Morgans Point Rd. in Mount Pleasant has been leased to Scramblers Golf. Retail space was also leased to Ride & Roll Cycle at 1989 Maybank Hwy. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• Calling all performing arts lovers, check out upcoming shows with downtown theater company 34 West. Fun fact: The actors and designers write every show. Thanks for the suggestion, reader Laura J. 🎭

• Oyster roasts are back at Firefly Distillery in Park Circle. The distillery’s monthly Bring Your Own Shuckers Oyster Roasts will resume January through March, starting Sunday, Jan. 22. Look forward to all-you-can-eat oysters, a bloody mary bar, and live music. Get your tickets.

• Wando High School’s “Legend” was named a top yearbook in the nation by Quill & Scroll, an honorary society for high school journalists. Check it out. (WCIV)

• Charleston International Airport is expecting to see 8-10% more travelers during this holiday season than in 2021. This week’s busiest travel days at the airport are expected to be Thursday and Friday. (WCBD)
• You haven’t seen turquoise until you’ve seen this Turks and Caicos oceanfront pool. Top it off with walks on the beach, horseback riding, locally-caught seafood, and a five-star review for the property, and you’ve got yourself a dream Vrbo vacation. 🐬*

• Charleston County is calling for public safety telecommunicators at its Consolidated 911 Dispatch Center. Check out open interview dates at Charleston County Public Services at 4045 Bridge View Dr. in North Charleston. Apply for openings. (WCBD)

• In Episode 203 of The Growth Project, “How to Be Mediocre,” AMPLOS’ Dr. Cory Shaffer + Drew Brannon discuss five common road blocks that get in the way of achieving greatness. Listen to their chat and explore other episodes of the podcast. 🎧 *

• You know how to order coffee at Front Porch Coffeehouse & Creamery. But can you order coffee in Italian? Babbel can help CHStoday readers learn how to order coffee (and other beverages) in Italian, so they’ll be ready for their next trip to Italy. Want to try it out? For a limited time, snag 55% off your subscription. ☕ *

• Gifting local this season? Spoil your favorite Charlestonian with The Big Box from Lowes Foods — think: cheese straws, praline pecans, boiled peanuts, and more.* 🎁